Job Description Job Description Senior Functional and Automated Tester - Minimum of 13 years of experience (Location is Remote): Description: The Senior Functional and Automated Tester plans, designs, and executes functional and automated testing for modern applications, with a focus on quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. This role works closely with product, development, DevSecOps, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are released with confidence. The tester leads test strategy and automation approaches, drives defect prevention through early engagement, and helps establish consistent testing standards across teams and projects. Key Responsibilities Lead or contribute to project planning by identifying testing scope, risks, environment needs, test data requirements, and tooling to support delivery timelines. Translate business and technical requirements into test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and security-related validation. Design and build automated tests (unit, API, integration, and user interface) using a disciplined approach that supports repeatable and reliable execution within a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Perform hands-on functional testing of workflows, edge cases, data validations, and error handling; verify that solutions meet user and operational expectations. Validate event/message-based services and distributed workflows, including systems that use message queues such as Apache Kafka, ensuring correct processing, resiliency, and traceability. Test and validate API-centric and cloud-friendly designs (microservices, serverless applications), including backward compatibility, contract expectations, and integration with internal and external partners. Partner with DevSecOps and engineering teams to ensure consistent application of development standards, procedures, and processes, including secure development expectations. Support system compatibility and environment readiness by coordinating with technical teams on test environments, deployments, configuration changes, and release readiness. Apply data security procedures in testing activities; identify potential data security risks and ensure defects and risks are documented, escalated, and tracked through resolution. Produce and maintain clear testing documentation (test evidence, defect reports, dashboards, charts/diagrams, and runbooks as needed) suitable for leadership and audit reviews. Drive defect triage and root-cause analysis with developers and stakeholders; verify fixes and help implement preventative quality controls. Promote strong operational practices including observability validation (logging, metrics, tracing), performance baselines, and readiness checks. Use AI-assisted development and testing workflows (where approved) to accelerate test creation, analysis, and triage while maintaining quality and security expectations. Perform other job-related duties assigned to support delivery and operational goals. Required Skills Strong experience leading and executing functional testing and test automation across the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to define and implement an effective test strategy for distributed/cloud applications, including regression planning and release readiness. Experience with automated testing tools for unit, API, and user interface testing; familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) concepts and automation-first approaches. Experience working in CI/CD pipeline environments using source code management and build/deployment tooling (for example: GitLab, Jenkins) within a DevSecOps/SecDevOps culture. Working knowledge of secure coding and secure engineering expectations, including risk identification and validation of security controls. Experience validating message/event-driven systems, including Kafka-based workflows and asynchronous processing behaviors. Experience testing API-centric architectures such as microservices and serverless applications, including contract validation and integration testing. Cloud and data pipeline familiarity, including one or more of the following: Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Redis. Strong troubleshooting skills, including analyzing logs/metrics/traces, isolating failures across components, and supporting defect triage. Solid technical fluency in one or more languages used for test automation and validation, such as Java, Python, SQL, and/or JavaScript (and familiarity with modern web stacks such as React is a plus). Knowledge of performance and reliability concepts, including performance tuning, multi-threading awareness, and validation of high observability principles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain quality risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile delivery teams and applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. Familiarity with change/configuration management and lifecycle tooling (for example: VersionOne, ServiceNow) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (for example: Docker, Kubernetes), including security and environment considerations. Experience with Kubernetes security practices and testing in containerized production-like environments. Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI to improve efficiency in test creation and analysis (within approved governance). Experience producing test evidence and documentation suitable for audit or compliance reviews. Additional Required Skills/Experience • A minimum of Thirteen (13) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field; • A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred; • Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program; • Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job; • Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel; • Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications; • Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects; • Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury); • Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports; • Able to obtain Postal clearance; • Excellent communication skills. Additional Provisions: • Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. • Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. • If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance. • All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card). • Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years. • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) • All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative. • Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time. • The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Place and Period of Performance • Hours of support: o The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday. o Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.
10/28/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Senior Functional and Automated Tester - Minimum of 13 years of experience (Location is Remote): Description: The Senior Functional and Automated Tester plans, designs, and executes functional and automated testing for modern applications, with a focus on quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. This role works closely with product, development, DevSecOps, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are released with confidence. The tester leads test strategy and automation approaches, drives defect prevention through early engagement, and helps establish consistent testing standards across teams and projects. Key Responsibilities Lead or contribute to project planning by identifying testing scope, risks, environment needs, test data requirements, and tooling to support delivery timelines. Translate business and technical requirements into test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and security-related validation. Design and build automated tests (unit, API, integration, and user interface) using a disciplined approach that supports repeatable and reliable execution within a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Perform hands-on functional testing of workflows, edge cases, data validations, and error handling; verify that solutions meet user and operational expectations. Validate event/message-based services and distributed workflows, including systems that use message queues such as Apache Kafka, ensuring correct processing, resiliency, and traceability. Test and validate API-centric and cloud-friendly designs (microservices, serverless applications), including backward compatibility, contract expectations, and integration with internal and external partners. Partner with DevSecOps and engineering teams to ensure consistent application of development standards, procedures, and processes, including secure development expectations. Support system compatibility and environment readiness by coordinating with technical teams on test environments, deployments, configuration changes, and release readiness. Apply data security procedures in testing activities; identify potential data security risks and ensure defects and risks are documented, escalated, and tracked through resolution. Produce and maintain clear testing documentation (test evidence, defect reports, dashboards, charts/diagrams, and runbooks as needed) suitable for leadership and audit reviews. Drive defect triage and root-cause analysis with developers and stakeholders; verify fixes and help implement preventative quality controls. Promote strong operational practices including observability validation (logging, metrics, tracing), performance baselines, and readiness checks. Use AI-assisted development and testing workflows (where approved) to accelerate test creation, analysis, and triage while maintaining quality and security expectations. Perform other job-related duties assigned to support delivery and operational goals. Required Skills Strong experience leading and executing functional testing and test automation across the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to define and implement an effective test strategy for distributed/cloud applications, including regression planning and release readiness. Experience with automated testing tools for unit, API, and user interface testing; familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) concepts and automation-first approaches. Experience working in CI/CD pipeline environments using source code management and build/deployment tooling (for example: GitLab, Jenkins) within a DevSecOps/SecDevOps culture. Working knowledge of secure coding and secure engineering expectations, including risk identification and validation of security controls. Experience validating message/event-driven systems, including Kafka-based workflows and asynchronous processing behaviors. Experience testing API-centric architectures such as microservices and serverless applications, including contract validation and integration testing. Cloud and data pipeline familiarity, including one or more of the following: Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Redis. Strong troubleshooting skills, including analyzing logs/metrics/traces, isolating failures across components, and supporting defect triage. Solid technical fluency in one or more languages used for test automation and validation, such as Java, Python, SQL, and/or JavaScript (and familiarity with modern web stacks such as React is a plus). Knowledge of performance and reliability concepts, including performance tuning, multi-threading awareness, and validation of high observability principles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain quality risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile delivery teams and applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. Familiarity with change/configuration management and lifecycle tooling (for example: VersionOne, ServiceNow) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (for example: Docker, Kubernetes), including security and environment considerations. Experience with Kubernetes security practices and testing in containerized production-like environments. Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI to improve efficiency in test creation and analysis (within approved governance). Experience producing test evidence and documentation suitable for audit or compliance reviews. Additional Required Skills/Experience • A minimum of Thirteen (13) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field; • A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred; • Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program; • Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job; • Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel; • Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications; • Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects; • Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury); • Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports; • Able to obtain Postal clearance; • Excellent communication skills. Additional Provisions: • Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. • Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. • If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance. • All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card). • Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years. • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) • All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative. • Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time. • The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Place and Period of Performance • Hours of support: o The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday. o Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.
Job Description Job Description About Mainspring Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more. The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together: Pragmatic Optimism Excellence without Ego Proactive Collaboration Job Overview Mainspring Energy has fundamentally redefined onsite power generation. Our breakthrough product-the Mainspring Linear Generator (LGen)-is a completely new category of energy technology. Distinct from an engine, turbine, or fuel cell, the LGen directly converts straight-line motion into electricity using a low-temperature, non-combustion thermochemical reaction. With only two moving parts per core, a frictionless air-bearing system, and zero-flame chemical conversions, we deliver over 46% net AC electrical efficiency. More importantly, it is the world's only commercially available technology capable of real-time fuel-switching under load, seamlessly transitioning between natural gas, biogas/RNG, propane, hydrogen, and ammonia. Behind this mechanical simplicity lies an incredibly complex software abstraction layer. To achieve dynamic load-following, sub-millisecond grid synchronization, and real-time thermochemical adaptive fuel mixing, our proprietary controls manage thousands of high-frequency variables simultaneously. As a Senior Staff Software Test & Automation Engineer, you will architect the core validation and automation frameworks that ensure this distributed energy asset operates with 100% safety and utility-scale reliability. You will own the strategy for testing the intersection of real-time embedded software, predictive control loops, and multi-fuel dynamics. Responsibilities As a principal driver of our Software Test team, you will: Architect Automation & Test Infrastructure: Design, scale, and maintain custom hardware test beds alongside robust, reusable test automation frameworks, software tools, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines System Validation & Integration: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, technical test approaches, and traceability matrices to validate complex hardware/software integrations and resolve system-level bottlenecks Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead deep-dive failure analysis, debug and diagnose issues found during testing, and champion risk mitigation strategies to ensure test stability and environmental reliability Strategic Coverage: Drive risk-based testing strategies, performing risk analysis to ensure 100% comprehensive test coverage of all critical-path functionalities Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development teams and support cross-functional engineering initiatives to diagnose system anomalies and vet new technologies Qualifications (Must Haves) Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 9+ years in an SDET, Embedded Test, or Software Engineering role Strategic Automation Leadership: A proven track record of leading complex automation projects from design to implementation, combined with the foundational ability to perform deep-dive manual exploratory testing and technical test case design Technical Versatility: Strong hands-on software development experience in Python and C++, with the flexibility to navigate, debug, and contribute to diverse codebases (including Bash scripting) as the project requires AI Workflow Ownership: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants as a force multiplier for productivity, combined with the professional judgment to challenge, validate, and expand upon AI-generated solutions to ensure system integrity and long-term maintainability Domain Expertise: Professional experience testing and validating systems in at least three of the following areas: Cloud computing, embedded systems, networking, IoT with RTOS, controls, simulations (MIL/SIL/PIL), emulators, or complex algorithms Desirable Qualifications DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and configuration management via Ansible Industry Tooling: High proficiency with common industry test and development workflows like Jira, Xray, GitLab, or equivalent tools This is a hybrid position (onsite + remote) at our Menlo Park HQ . It will require you to be onsite as required to perform testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing support, etc. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + benefits. Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background. In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
10/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description About Mainspring Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more. The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together: Pragmatic Optimism Excellence without Ego Proactive Collaboration Job Overview Mainspring Energy has fundamentally redefined onsite power generation. Our breakthrough product-the Mainspring Linear Generator (LGen)-is a completely new category of energy technology. Distinct from an engine, turbine, or fuel cell, the LGen directly converts straight-line motion into electricity using a low-temperature, non-combustion thermochemical reaction. With only two moving parts per core, a frictionless air-bearing system, and zero-flame chemical conversions, we deliver over 46% net AC electrical efficiency. More importantly, it is the world's only commercially available technology capable of real-time fuel-switching under load, seamlessly transitioning between natural gas, biogas/RNG, propane, hydrogen, and ammonia. Behind this mechanical simplicity lies an incredibly complex software abstraction layer. To achieve dynamic load-following, sub-millisecond grid synchronization, and real-time thermochemical adaptive fuel mixing, our proprietary controls manage thousands of high-frequency variables simultaneously. As a Senior Staff Software Test & Automation Engineer, you will architect the core validation and automation frameworks that ensure this distributed energy asset operates with 100% safety and utility-scale reliability. You will own the strategy for testing the intersection of real-time embedded software, predictive control loops, and multi-fuel dynamics. Responsibilities As a principal driver of our Software Test team, you will: Architect Automation & Test Infrastructure: Design, scale, and maintain custom hardware test beds alongside robust, reusable test automation frameworks, software tools, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines System Validation & Integration: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, technical test approaches, and traceability matrices to validate complex hardware/software integrations and resolve system-level bottlenecks Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Lead deep-dive failure analysis, debug and diagnose issues found during testing, and champion risk mitigation strategies to ensure test stability and environmental reliability Strategic Coverage: Drive risk-based testing strategies, performing risk analysis to ensure 100% comprehensive test coverage of all critical-path functionalities Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development teams and support cross-functional engineering initiatives to diagnose system anomalies and vet new technologies Qualifications (Must Haves) Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 9+ years in an SDET, Embedded Test, or Software Engineering role Strategic Automation Leadership: A proven track record of leading complex automation projects from design to implementation, combined with the foundational ability to perform deep-dive manual exploratory testing and technical test case design Technical Versatility: Strong hands-on software development experience in Python and C++, with the flexibility to navigate, debug, and contribute to diverse codebases (including Bash scripting) as the project requires AI Workflow Ownership: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants as a force multiplier for productivity, combined with the professional judgment to challenge, validate, and expand upon AI-generated solutions to ensure system integrity and long-term maintainability Domain Expertise: Professional experience testing and validating systems in at least three of the following areas: Cloud computing, embedded systems, networking, IoT with RTOS, controls, simulations (MIL/SIL/PIL), emulators, or complex algorithms Desirable Qualifications DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and configuration management via Ansible Industry Tooling: High proficiency with common industry test and development workflows like Jira, Xray, GitLab, or equivalent tools This is a hybrid position (onsite + remote) at our Menlo Park HQ . It will require you to be onsite as required to perform testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing support, etc. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + benefits. Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background. In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
09/28/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts